June 22, 1930 Joplin, Missouri - May 2, 2021 Tehachapi, California
90 years strong... LaVerne passed peacefully on Sunday May 2, 2021, how she wanted and where she fought for the Residents of Tehachapi on the building of the Hospital. She picked her battles on issues that were closest to her Heart, including the hospital and especially Mental Illness, for the patients and their families and their trying times, as she now joined her son with arms out, in his peace from illness that controlled his life.
Through her years, she supported, PTA, 4-H, Cub Scouts and Kern County NAMI, She always supported animal care at all times. In her later years, her husband roped her into working an volunteering at the Tehachapi Railroad depot, assisting in the scheduling of the docents, so tip your hat to those volunteers. The Depot recently honored her with her service to them and we Thank you.
She was also the chief volunteer for her husband in his self employed service company, that serviced the State of California and beyond. And his membership in the California Groundwater Association, smile when you take a drink of water.
She is survived by her Band aid, Bandi her dog, Patches her cat, numerous squirrels, gophers, deer and that dang bob cat.
Her survivors include: Daughter, Pamela, Daughter, Karen and Son, Kelley (Rebecca).
The oldest of 8 children she is survived by Brother, Lonnie (Christine), Sister, Joan, Brother, Lewi and Brother, Tom ( Mary)
Grandchildren: Jamie, Jody, Becky (John), Crystal and Samantha.
Great Grandchildren: Allan,
Brandi, Bryan, Charlie, Kimberly, Britney, Tiffany, Rachael, Krysta, Gracie, Breanna, Stephanie, Kala, Jackie and JC. Most important special Great Grandson Allen.
Great Great Grandchildren: Lillith, Dean, Oliva, Aasher, and Dennis. Preceding, her in death her Parents, Roy and Della, Husband, Kenyon, son, Thomas, Brother Bubs, (LaVerne started that name), Sister, Joy, Sister, Patricia, Sister, Sharon, Sister, Betty, and Brother Roy.
The Family wished to express their gratitude to the staff that took care of her, they are the soul of the hospital, and Bandi thanks them, for taking care of his mom :) .
Donations in LaVerne's name may be made to The Tehachapi Railroad Depot, Choo Choo goes the trolley, Mom and Dad
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Kemp family.
